Course Description
The purpose of this course is to guide students in the development of their own personal philosophy of leisure and ability to analyze concepts of recreation and leisure from a phenomenological perspective. The history of leisure, as well as theories and models of leisure, recreation and play are examined from a phenomenological perspective, recognizing differences in beliefs, values and perceptions of leisure. Students will analyze the practice of Therapeutic Recreation in recreation and leisure service models.
Course Content
Leisure Perspective – Historical
- history of leisure service
- historical events influencing leisure, recreation and play
- historical social movements influencing leisure, recreation and play
- historical valuing of leisure, recreation and play in society
Leisure Theory
- theories of leisure, recreation and play
- individual, family, community and global leisure perspectives
- individual, family, community and global leisure – values
Leisure Awareness
- beliefs, attitudes, values, feelings and behaviours
- health benefits (physical, psychological, spiritual) of leisure
- lifestyle choices
- playfulness and wellness
Learning Activities
- Lecture/discussion
- Group Work
- Media
Means of Assessment
Evaluation is consistent with Douglas College Course Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.
This is a graded course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- examine leisure, recreation and play from a phenomenological perspective
- relate leisure and phenomenological approach to theories and models of leisure, recreation and play
- recognize differences in beliefs, values and perceptions of leisure
- construct a personal philosophy of leisure
- analyze the practice of Therapeutic Recreation in recreation and leisure service models
Textbook Materials
A list of recommended textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of each semester.
Resources include:
- selected readings from a variety of therapeutic recreation practice textbooks
- selected audio-visual and computer resources
- selected readings from books and journals
- Therapeutic Recreation fine arts and adaptive equipment and supplies